Uchakide road upgrade from gravel to concrete surface, ward 45 (kwa mashu)

The project is the upgrade of an existing 775 m gravel roadway to a 5 m wide hardened concrete surface in uChakide Avenue, Ward 45, Kwa Mashu. Works include earthworks, stormwater upgrade, kerbing, concrete surfacing, and retaining walls/gabions. The Principal Contractor must comply with the Site Specific Health and Safety Specification and the Construction Regulations 2014.

• Contact: Siziwe Chiliza
• Role: Safety Officer (compiler of the specification)
• Telephone: 076 253 3339 or 031 322 2844
• Email: [email protected]

Pre-construction compliance requirements:

• Proof of good standing with the COIDA Commissioner, or a mutual association licensed under Section 30 of COIDA, must be submitted before work starts and kept updated.
• A Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreement with the Client is required; equivalent agreements must be in place between the Principal Contractor and each contractor and sub-contractor.
• The Construction Safety Officer must be registered with the SACPCMP, with proof of competence and registration included in the H&S plan.
• The Construction Manager must be a full-time competent person appointed in terms of CR 8(1), with proof of qualification, competence and registration where applicable.
• All employees must hold a valid medical certificate of fitness specific to the construction work, issued by an Occupational Medicine Practitioner.
• A Construction Work Permit must be obtained from the Department of Labour before construction may commence.
• The Principal Contractor's H&S plan must be approved by the Client before implementation.

Scope of work:

• Upgrade approximately 775 m of existing gravel track/roadway in uChakide Avenue, Ward 45, Kwa Mashu.
• Construct a 5 m wide hardened concrete surface (passage/footpath).
• Activities include: site clearance, relocation of services, earthworks and excavation, drainage, stormwater upgrade, kerbing, concrete surfacing, and retaining walls/gabions.
• Works are for the eThekwini Municipality - Road Provision department.

The Principal Contractor must follow a risk assessment methodology:

• Identify risks/hazards associated with work activities.
• Assess each risk in terms of severity, likelihood, and controllability.
• Evaluate and rank risks using the E x P x S scoring technique.
• Implement controls and monitor their effectiveness.
• This forms part of the overall health and safety plan.

Quality assurance requirements include:

• Weekly inspections of temporary electrical installations by a competent person, recorded in a site register.
• Daily inspections of electrical machinery by the authorised operator using a checklist, recorded in a site register.
• Compliance with Regulation 5, 6 & 9 of the Electrical Installation Regulations.

No detailed pricing schedule content was extracted. The relevant section appears to be part of the risk assessment worksheet.

The Principal Contractor must make adequate provision in their cost for health and safety measures, including:

• Construction Safety Officer.
• Medical certificate of fitness for all employees.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) as per risk exposure.
• Public protection and barricading.
• Occupational health and safety training.
• Dust mitigation.
• Employee facilities (drinking water, changing, lockers, wash, eating).
• First aiders.
• Other items not specified.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and the 2014 Construction Regulations.
• Submit a suitable, documented and coherent health and safety plan based on the Client's specification.
• Conduct baseline and task-based risk assessments as per Regulation 9 of the Construction Regulations.
• Provide a valid medical certificate of fitness (Annexure 3) for all employees.
• Appoint a Construction Manager, Construction Safety Officer (SACPCMP registered), and Construction Supervisors in writing.
• Enter into Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreements with the Client and with all contractors/sub-contractors.
• Comply with COIDA: provide proof of good standing.
• Obtain a Construction Work Permit where applicable.
• Notify the provincial director at least 7 days before work if the work involves excavation, working at height, demolition, or explosives.
• Health and safety audits at least every 30 days; audit report to Principal Contractor within 7 days.
• Toolbox talks conducted weekly.
• All employees and visitors must undergo health and safety induction before entering the site.
• Provide employee facilities: showers (1 per 15 persons), sanitary facilities (1 per 30 workers per sex), changing facilities, sheltered eating areas.
• Appoint a competent person for housekeeping and stacking/storage.
• Designate a competent electrician for electrical installations; weekly inspections of temporary installations, daily inspections of electrical machinery.
• Provide SANS-approved PPE as per risk assessment.
• Erect and maintain safety signage including traffic control signs.
• Fire extinguishers serviced regularly; train personnel in their use.
• Secure the site to prevent unauthorised access; control access via a single point.
• Prepare an emergency procedure with local emergency contact numbers.
• Develop and submit a traffic accommodation strategy for approval before work commences; implement and monitor it.
• Report third-party vehicle accidents immediately; provide completed accident report within 48 hours.
• All traffic controllers must be competent; each traffic accommodation section must have a first aider (Level 1).
• Comply with SADC Road Traffic Signs Manual Volume 2 Chapter 13 and eThekwini Transport Authority road works signing.
• Comply with the Facilities Regulations, Electrical Installation Regulations, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, and General Safety Regulations as referenced.

Detailed health and safety requirements are extensive and mandatory:

• Appoint a Construction Manager (full-time competent), Construction Safety Officer (SACPCMP registered), and Construction Supervisors.
• Submit a comprehensive H&S plan covering all listed aspects (e.g., risk assessments, safe working procedures, incident management, emergency plans, PPE, signage, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessments before and during construction.
• Maintain a Health and Safety File with required documents: construction work permit, notification, COIDA good standing, Section 37(2) agreements, appointment letters, risk assessments, training records, medical certificates, etc.
• Compile and hand over a consolidated H&S file at close-out.
• Conduct H&S audits at least every 30 days.
• Provide fire extinguishers, electrical safety, PPE, signage, employee facilities, and secure site access.
• Manage excavations with daily inspections, competent supervision, and barriers.
• Ensure public safety with barricades and access control.
• Provide induction training for all employees and visitors.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Prepare contingency/emergency plans with local contacts.
• Develop and implement a traffic management plan per SADC and eThekwini standards.

Environmental risk assessment criteria:

• Severity of environmental damage is classified in the risk scoring system: Catastrophic (damage exceeding R100m), Disaster (exceeding R10m), Very serious (exceeding R100,000), Important (exceeding R10,000), Noticeable (exceeding R1,000).
• Risk score is calculated as Exposure x Probability x Severity, with risk levels from 1 (accepted) to 5 (very high, discontinue).

Additional evaluation requirements are not specified in the extracted text. Compliance with the health and safety specification, including the traffic accommodation strategy, is a prerequisite for work.

Upgrade of Uchakide Road from gravel to a surfaced road in Ward 45, eThekwini Municipality. The project includes earthworks, drainage, kerbing, pavement layers, asphalt surfacing, concrete driveways, retaining walls and related civil works.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).

A valid SARS tax clearance or tax PIN must be held.

The following National Treasury standard forms must be completed and submitted:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed offer cover page with bidder and contact details.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): disclosure of any state employment or connection with the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the applicable PPPFA system.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): declares past SCM conduct.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies no collusion and independent pricing.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder.

No minimum CIDB grading or B-BBEE level is specified in the document.

The works comprise the upgrade of Uchakide Road from gravel to a surfaced road, Ward 45, eThekwini Municipality.

Scope includes:

• Health and Safety Plan: prepare, implement, maintain and monitor for the contract duration (15 months), complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Environmental Management Programme (EMP): monitor compliance and report for 15 months, including inspections, record keeping, corrective actions and liaison with the Engineer.
• Contract Programme: prepare, update and resubmit the full programme with resource loading, cash flow projections, method statements and revisions as required.
• Administrative reporting: submit all information, returns, records and reports including local labour statistics, progress and procurement reports for 15 months.
• Stakeholder management: provide a Community Liaison Officer (CLO), engage with local communities, labour liaison, public communication, meeting attendance and reporting for 15 months.
• Surveying and setting out: establish and maintain benchmarks, control points, levels, profiles, and as-built surveys (PC sum R30,000).
• As-built drawings: prepare and submit as-built drawings and records for the constructed works.
• Existing containers: disconnect, dismantle, remove and transport existing metal containers to a designated collection point for Metro Water (PC sum R50,000).
• Earthworks: soft excavation, loading, spoil disposal, breaking of oversize material and rock (Class A), and commercial fill materials (G7).
• Culverts and drainage: excavation, backfilling (granular G7 or river sand), 450mm Class 100D concrete pipe culverts on Class B bedding, brickwork, benching, manhole frames and covers/gratings.
• Kerbing: type B barrier kerb (fig. 6) with 600x50mm 25MPa concrete base, and demolition of existing kerbs/channels.
• Pavement layers: upper selected subgrade G7 (300mm in 2 layers) compacted to 95% MDD, upper subbase G4 (150mm) compacted to 97% MDD.
• Surfacing: prime coat (MC-30) at 0.6 L/m², tack coat at 0.3 L/m², asphalt wearing course Sa-S14 and Sa-S10 (private plant).
• Concrete works: residential driveway hardening (100mm, 25MPa), foundations, footings, brickwork/blockwork walls, retaining walls (gabions, L500 blocks), subsoil drains, weepholes, cement bag finish, and gate adjustments.

No specific eligibility or pre-qualification requirements beyond CSD registration and SARS tax clearance are stated.

The works comprise the upgrading of uChakide Avenue from gravel to a surfaced road (asphalt) in Ward 45, Kwa Mashu, eThekwini. Includes site clearance, drainage works, bulk earthworks, kerbing, asphalt surfacing, and reinstatement of boundary walls and structures.

Submission method: not stated in the document.

Returnable documents:

• The only returnable document identified is the completed and priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ), specifically the Pricing Data sheets (C.2.2.1, C.2.2.2, C.2.2.3) and the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C.1.1) to which the BoQ total is carried.
• Bidders must complete all sections of the BoQ with rates and totals; the final total (including VAT if a registered vendor) is carried to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• No other mandatory forms (SBD/MBD) are mentioned in the document.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the available document (BoQ only). Bidders should refer to the full tender documentation for evaluation methodology.

Scope: Upgrading of uChakide Avenue from gravel to surface (asphalt) in Ward 45, Kwa Mashu, eThekwini.

Contract duration: 15 months (indicated by time-related items).

Key work items (from the Bill of Quantities):

• Preliminary and general: prepare and implement a Health and Safety Plan; monitor environmental management; prepare contract programme, reports, as-built drawings.
• Site clearance: clearing and grubbing of 8180 m²; removal of existing metal containers (PC sum R50,000).
• Drainage:
• Excavation for culvert pipes (260 m³ at 0–1.5 m depth; 585 m³ at 1.5–3.0 m).
• Backfilling with granular material (300 m³, G7 or better) and river sand (170 m³).
• Supply/install 450 mm dia concrete pipes (340 m) and 450 mm HDPE SN8 pipes (150 m).
• Construct brickwork manholes and inlets (450 m²) and install frames, covers, lids.
• Bulk earthworks: cut and stockpile (1665 m³), spoil (500 m³), rock breaking (50 m³), import G7 fill (600 m³).
• Kerbing: prefabricated barrier kerb with 600×50 mm concrete base (1800 m) per drawing 38577; remove existing kerbs (20 m³).
• Pavement layers: upper selected subgrade G7 – 1265 m³ (300 mm, 95% MDD); upper subbase G4 – 770 m³ (150 mm, 97% MDD).
• Surfacing: prime coat MC-30 at 0.6 l/m² (4100 m²); asphalt Sa-S14 (510 t) and Sa-S10 (820 m² + 100 m²); tack coat at 0.3 l/m² (4100 m²).
• Concrete: residential vehicular access hardening (25 m³, 25 MPa).
• Reinstatements: boundary walls (700 m² brickwork, 25 m² concrete block), gabion walls (300 m³), retaining wall blocks (20 m²), backfilling, gate adjustments.
• Surveying and setting out (PC sum R30,000).

Quality-related obligations:

• The contractor must monitor and report on compliance with the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) for the 15-month contract duration.
• As-built drawings must be submitted by the contractor, covering all surveys, measurements, drafting, and revisions required by the contract.

Pricing is via a Bill of Quantities with sections covering preliminaries, site clearance, drainage, bulk earthworks, kerbing, layerworks and surfacing, and reinstatements.

Rates to be entered for each item; some items are PC sums (e.g., R30,000 for surveying, R50,000 for container removal).

Contractor to add percentage for handling costs and profit on PC sums.

VAT (15%) added only if a registered VAT vendor.

The grand total is carried to the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C.1.1).

Pricing method: Bill of Quantities (measure-and-value), fixed (no mention of price variation).

VAT: 15% VAT to be added only if the bidder is a registered VAT vendor.

PC sums provided: R30,000 for surveying, R50,000 for removal of containers.

No bid security, performance bond, retention, or payment terms specified in this document.

Health and Safety: Prepare, submit, maintain and implement a Health and Safety Plan per the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.

Environmental: Monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) and report to the Engineer.

Local labour reporting: Report on local labour, labour statistics and procurement as required by the contract documentation.

No CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, or CIDB requirements explicitly stated in this BoQ extract.

Health and Safety obligations:

• Prepare, submit, maintain and implement a Health and Safety Plan in accordance with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Implement, maintain and monitor the approved Health and Safety Plan for the full 15-month contract duration.

Environmental obligations:

• Monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) and report to the Engineer, including inspections, record keeping, corrective actions, and liaison.